Author: sjw5966

Second Place Literature Review Category

Student: Fagr Mahana

Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh

Skin-to-skin contact, commonly referred to as kangaroo care, is a fundamental practice in neonatal care known for its significant impact on newborns’ well-being. This literature review explores the effects of prolonged kangaroo care on neonatal thermoregulation and maternal-infant bonding. This literature review utilized PubMed and CINAHL databases to find three quantitative and one qualitative article relevant to the topic. The studies reviewed found that kangaroo care benefits babies by regulating temperature, preventing hypothermia, and fostering emotional bonds with their mothers. Studies further showed that kangaroo care not only supports the establishment of a strong emotional bond between the mother and infant but also enhances the mother’s mental well-being by reducing anxiety and postpartum depression symptoms. In conclusion, the findings underscore the multifaceted benefits of kangaroo care, emphasizing its crucial role in promoting neonatal well-being, enhancing maternal-infant bonding, and supporting maternal mental health.
Keywords: skin-to-skin, thermoregulation, kangaroo care, maternal-infant bonding.

University Libraries’ Excellence in Information Literacy Awardee

Student: Holly Bidwell

Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh

Violence toward emergency room nurses is becoming more prevalent and leads to nursing burnout. This can impact a nurse’s mental health and their ability to properly care for their patients. The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects that workplace violence protection programs have on decreasing the amount of violence in the emergency room. A literature review was conducted to collect qualitative and quantitative studies using the databases Science Direct, Cochrane Library, and PubMed. The results of the five articles were inconclusive. There was no correlation between violence protection programs and a decrease in patient violence. In conclusion, more in-person and scenario-based studies need to be conducted over a longer period of time in order to see if violence protection programs can be used to decreased patient violence on emergency room nurses.

Student: Solei Lasanta

Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh

Vaping involves the inhalation of flavored vapor, simulating tobacco smoking. This has become an increasingly alarming issue for today’s youth since a concerning amount of adolescents and young adults have been found to use these harmful products, yet the long-term health effects remain unknown. The addictive nature of vaping creates obstacles when trying to stop, which is why effective prevention and intervention methods are needed. A search was conducted using CINAHL and PubMed to find articles addressing whether the use of pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic interventions are more effective in aiding adolescents in vaping cessation and prevention. After reviewing data collected from four studies, the analysis revealed there are minimal pharmacologic interventions that have potential efficacy when combined with non-pharmacologic intervention, and some non-pharmacologic interventions have shown minimal to no effectiveness. While these studies yielded few positive results, further research is needed to determine the best interventions to aid the younger population in vaping cessation and prevention.

Keywords: vaping, teens, adolescents, young adults, vaping cessation, nursing interventions, prevention, pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic

Student: Brianna Graff

Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh

Migraine headaches are widely known and can be debilitating. However, vestibular migraines are rare, affecting only 1% of the population, and are often misdiagnosed which has led to a decrease in research on treatment options. This research seeks to identify whether pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatment options are more effective in decreasing symptoms in people who experience vestibular migraines. While there have been studies conducted for treatment options of migraines, there are few studies comparing these options for symptom management of vestibular migraines. Comparing the data collected from five studies regarding pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options indicates that while most people experience relief with pharmacological treatment options, medications are not for everyone. Some patients have successful outcomes while using non-pharmacological treatment options, including stress relief and dietary or lifestyle changes. While these studies yielded predominantly positive results, further research is needed to fully determine the best treatment combinations for people diagnosed with vestibular migraines.

Keywords: vestibular migraines, pharmacological treatments, non-pharmacological, vestibular migraine in nursing

Student: Alexis Tanana

Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh

In this literature review, the side effects on an infant from breastfeeding and formula feeding are being evaluated. In this research, both qualitative and quantitative data are being utilized to evaluate the link between infection and formula-fed infants. To examine this topic, PubMed, CINAHL, and ProQuest were utilized to find one qualitative and three quantitative articles relevant to the study. Data from all four articles showed that in breast milk, bioactive agents help the function of the infant’s immune system and gastrointestinal tract to adapt, which reduces the risk of infection. The findings support the use of breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant’s life to reduce the risk of developing infection. When working with expecting parents, nurses can educate the parents of the benefits and risks of both options to help determine the best choice for them. Future studies can explore other benefits to breastfeeding.

Keywords: breast milk, infant, infection, immune system, formula feeding

Student: Teresa Allen

Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh

Early mobilization has a significant impact on patient recovery. However, early mobilization is not a frequent plan of care for patients on mechanical ventilators. Numerous studies conducted research on the diverse types of physical and occupational therapies and their effects on patients’ physical abilities while intubated. The results demonstrated that early mobilization such as turning in bed, limb exercises, passive or an active transfer to a chair, standing, and walking improved respiratory and musculoskeletal function and shortened their duration of stay. As a result, it is suggested that nurses will need to integrate safe and effective mobilization into their practice by not using a ‘one size fits all’ method, but instead a multi-factorial method that includes a prominent level of clinical thinking and decision making.

Keywords: Mechanical ventilation, early mobilization, occupational therapy, physical therapy

Student: David Spalding

Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh

Maintaining manageable kidney function levels are essential to the chronic renal patient. A decrease in kidney function to levels that are not compatible with living without serious interventions, such as dialysis, is a concern of every patient diagnosed with renal disease. The following literature review will evaluate the methodology presented and summarize the characteristics and benefits of vegetarian diets. The review will focus on the population of patients diagnosed with chronic renal disease and the potential beneficial effects of such a diet on estimated glomerular filtration rates and creatine and blood urea nitrogen levels. The search included peer-reviewed and scholarly articles from PubMed and CINAHL. The studies reviewed indicate that patients with chronic kidney disease may benefit from a vegetarian diet compared to a regular diet. These benefits include a significant improvement in slowing the decline of renal function and improvement of renal function after one year of implementing the new vegetarian diet. By utilizing a renal friendly diet, subjects will have better quality of life by avoiding dialysis and improving their chances of obtaining a kidney transplant. Further research is needed to conclude the certainty of the benefit to the renal patient in implementing the vegetarian diet.

Keywords: vegetarian, vegetarianism, diet, chronic renal disease

Student: Aayushi Patel

Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh

This review explores the innovative use of technology that helps better manage cardiovascular diseases in the elderly population. Telehealth, or telemedicine, is the use of technology to provide medical care remotely, it serves as an effective and preventative tool. Telehealth, continuous remote patient monitoring allows clinicians to detect small changes in patients’ states and deliver appropriate therapies. Geographical limitations are no longer an issue because telehealth has the potential to deliver medical treatment to people living in remote regions. A literature review was performed to acquire relevant and current information relating to the topic using CINAHL and the Cochrane Library. The research conducted using quantitative articles indicated that the use of telehealth or telemedicine has increased healthcare accessibility and efficiency, in addition to patient-centered care, which has resulted in better management of cardiovascular disease.

Keywords: Telehealth, Telemedicine, Cardiovascular, Elderly, Management